Special projects for drought launched
Cooperative elections in April-May: Ramzan

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Mar 23: The Agriculture Minister, Ch Mohammad Ramzan today announced holding of elections to cooperative institutions to restore their democratic character in Jammu and Kashmir. This is the second major decision taken by the State Government in restoring democracy at grass-root level in the militancy hit State after the success achieved in Panchayat elections. These elections are being held after a gap of 25 years........more

Student killed in Baramulla; curfew imposed
NC leader among 5 killed

Excelsior Special Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Mar 23 : A National Conference leader and three militants were among five persons killed while seven civilians injured in a grenade explosion in different militancy related incidents in Kashmir valley since yesterday. ..........more

Pak projects terrorism as jihad
Kashmir’s accession to India is final: Jaswant

From B L Kak

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Accusing Pakistan of making continuous efforts to sabotage the prospects of peace in Jammu and Kashmir through stepped-up violence, the Minister for External Affairs, Mr Jaswant Singh, has declared that India won’t permit Pakistan to interfere in the internal affairs of J&K.............more

Govt rules out increase in age limit for jobs

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Mar 23: The State Government today ruled out any increase in upper age limit for employment in Government services from present 35 years to 37 years.........more

Entire Oppn walks-out on Gujjars issues

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Mar 23: Majority of Opposition members today staged a walk-out in the Legislative Assembly protesting against Government’s discriminatory attitude towards Gujjar and Bakerwal community. Oppositions MLAs expressed dissatisfaction with the reply given by Education Minister Mohd Shaffi on behalf of Social Welfare Minister Bashir Ahmed Kitchloo.......more

Advani rules out NDA Govt’s resignation

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Home Minister L K Advani today ruled out resignation of the NDA Government as demanded by the opposition in the wake of the Tehelka expose.........more

Meenakshi taken to Delhi by CBI

Excelsior Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, Mar 23: Teen-aged Meenakshi has been whisked away by CBI to its headquarters in New Delhi for investigations and reportedly for a fresh medical examination......more

Laxman not to attend national executive meet....

Musharraf promotes Army officers superseding several others ....

Pak ultra shot dead in Samba....